Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet (1986)
The Doctor is summoned before the High Council of Time Lords to stand trial for the charges of harmful interference to the course of events during his travels which have threatened the sanctity of the universe. Indignant at these accusations, the Doctor pleads his case to the Inquisitor with the hope that she will see him as a source of hope and goodwill for existence. However, his prosecuting attorney, a sinister Time Lord known simply as the Valeyard, begins a crusade against the Doctor with the motive of framing him as a villainous renegade.
Director: Nicholas Mallett
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 27, 1986
Cast
- Colin Baker - The Doctor
- Nicola Bryant - Peri Brown
- Michael Jayston - The Valeyard
- Lynda Bellingham - The Inquisitor
- Tony Selby - Sabalom Glitz
- Glen Murphy - Dibber
- Joan Sims - Queen Katryca
- Tom Chadbon - Merdeen
- Roger Brierley - Drathro (voice)
- David Rodigan - Broken Tooth
Screenplay
- Robert Holmes
- Eric Saward (Script Editor)
Music: Dominic Glynn
Editing: Stephen Newnham
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
time travel
More Films by Director: Nicholas Mallett
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet about?
- The Doctor is summoned before the High Council of Time Lords to stand trial for the charges of harmful interference to the course of events during his travels which have threatened the sanctity of the universe. Indignant at these accusations, the Doctor pleads his case to the Inquisitor with the hope that she will see him as a source of hope and goodwill for existence. However, his prosecuting attorney, a sinister Time Lord known simply as the Valeyard, begins a crusade against the Doctor with the motive of framing him as a villainous renegade.
- Who directed Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet?
- Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet was directed by Nicholas Mallett.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet?
- Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet stars Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Michael Jayston, Lynda Bellingham, Tony Selby, Glen Murphy.
- How long is Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet?
- Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet?
- Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet is a Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet produced?
- Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet was produced in United Kingdom.